We reckon we have many of the country's most talented employment lawyers working in our 68-strong team. But don't take our word for it. We recently won 'Employment Team of the Year' at the Lawyer Awards 2008, came second in 2010 and of our 17 Employment partners, no fewer than six are 'leaders in the field' according to the legal directories - more than any of our competitors can muster: "The large Lewis Silkin LLP team offers an 'unmatched' range of employment expertise" (Chambers). To strengthen our team even further, we're delighted that Ellen Temperton has joined us in November 2009 as a partner from Baker & McKenzie's London employment practice.
Ius Laboris, the world's leading alliance of employment, pensions and incentives firms also thinks so - they chose us to be the sole UK employment and incentives member. If that's not enough, our peers think so too - we advise about a third of the UK's largest 25 law firms on their own internal employment law issues.
"Investment in the area in the shape of an Oxford-based 'centre of excellence' and membership of the internation alliance Ius Laboris is paying off, with an increasing number of major instructions being sent the team's way." (Chambers)
We understand how important it is to get to know your business and how your people like to work. Once size fits all rarely fits anyone, so we take a partnership approach to each of our clients. Your problem is our problem and the response from your Lewis Silkin team is tailored to fit your needs. "Clients are 'extemely impressed' with the quality of the associates and the team as a whole". (Chambers)
"One client said: 'I have found them to be the best legal team I have ever worked with and coming from someone who is extremely hard to please, that is a true compliment." (Legal 500)
We have specialists not just in the mainstream areas of employment law - discrimination, dismissal, TUPE etc - but also dedicated HIgh Court employment litigators, employee incentives experts and business immigration advisers.
We offer highly competitive rates, flexible arrangements, value-added 'extras' and we work proactively with you to reduce your long-term costs. Regular transparent billing comes as standard - not a hard fought or hidden cost extra. "Clients also appreciate the group's proactive approach to understanding and managing costs." (Chambers)
Employment Team of the Year 2008 Employment Team of the Year 2010